Technician - Earthmoving Equipment and Trucks

About the role

The Technician - Earthmoving Equipment carries out scheduled maintenance, inspections and standard repairs on earthmoving and construction equipment in line with OEM procedures. The role supports workshop and field-service operations by completing assigned jobs safely, accurately and on time, under the supervision of the Team Leader, Senior Technician or Master Technician.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, preventive maintenance and machine inspections according to Liebherr/OEM procedures.
• Perform standard mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical repairs under the direction of the Team Leader or Senior Technician.
• Replace filters, fluids, hoses, belts, seals, wear parts and other service components as assigned.
• Assist Senior and Master Technicians with fault diagnosis, major repairs, component replacement and machine testing.
• Inspect equipment for leaks, wear, damage and abnormal operation and report findings to the Team Leader.
• Support workshop and customer-site repair activities, including machine cleaning, preparation, functional checks and safe movement of equipment.
• Complete job cards, maintenance checklists, labour entries and parts usage accurately.
• Use tools, lifting equipment and diagnostic devices correctly and keep the work area clean.
• Follow workshop and field safety requirements, including PPE, lockout/tagout, lifting and high-pressure hydraulic safety, and escalate complex faults to the Team Leader or Senior Technician.

Required profile

• Diploma / ITI / trade certificate in Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical, Automobile or Heavy Equipment Maintenance.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in earthmoving, construction, mining, agricultural or heavy-equipment maintenance.
• Practical exposure to excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, crawler machines, hydraulic equipment or similar construction machinery; experience with Liebherr or comparable brands is an advantage.
• Basic English communication required; Hindi, Urdu or Arabic is an added advantage.
• OEM technical training, safety training (lifting, lockout/tagout, hydraulic systems) and a valid UAE driving licence are advantages.

Required skills

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrain, undercarriage and electrical systems.
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic tools, service manuals, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, lifting equipment and workshop machinery.
• Basic computer knowledge for digital job cards, service portals, diagnostic applications and parts lookup.